Isn't the illustration for McCall's 3402 fantastic? Whoever "Linda" was (see the notation in the bottom right corner), I hope someone did make her this dress -- and that it did make her this happy! May your weekend bring you as much happiness as well!
- Want to swap some uninspiring fabric in your stash for something new? Check out the fabric swap at So Zo!
- So just what IS rockabilly? Angela at Dorthea's Closet in Des Moines, IA has answers.
- Check out the new group vintage sewing blog We Sew Vintage. Similar to Sew Retro, but it's devoted exclusively to patterns dated 1920-1969 (re-issues are OK, too.) Only posts about completed projects and works-in-progress are allowed.
- In case you missed it, here's the free pattern for the Madeleine Mini Bloomers. At least some of my green gingham will be used for these!
- Over at Diary of a Sewing Fanatic, Carolyn asks if your fabric has a story.
- Another adorable version of the Colette Patterns Macaron Dress can be found at clevergirl.org. Instructions on making an SBA, which I'll need to do when I finally tackle this pattern! (Oh, if only I sewed as quickly as I fell in love with patterns...)
- JuliaB at House of Marmalade shows you how to make your own skirt block!